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Jerky vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerky and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Selenium, and Potassium than Jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 88% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3761.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +3761.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110566.7%
Contains more Fats +668.8%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +2873.9%
Contains more Carbs +732.4%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +110566.7%
Contains more Fats +668.8%
Contains more Water +381.6%
Contains more Other +2873.9%
Contains more Carbs +732.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +735.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 33.2g 0.03g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 3.33g Jerky
Carbs 11g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 410kcal 397kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 68.48g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 8mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.01mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 0mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 1mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 3mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 8.11mg 0.21mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.09mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.028mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.012mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.002mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.004mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.01µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.838g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.121g Jerky
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Jerky
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 2029mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.